Slate EV Truck Pre-Orders Will Open On June 24

Deliveries are expected later in the year.

Slate just revealed that pre-orders for its upcoming all-electric truck open up on June 24. Consumers will be able to finalize configurations and lock in a delivery window by plopping down $300. However, it's non-refundable. This will only be available to folks who have already handed over $50 as a "reservation fee."

Final pricing will be revealed on that date, likely directly to buyers as they go through the configuration process. When these barebones trucks were first announced, a key selling point was their $20,000 price. However, that figure assumed a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. Trump got rid of that, so the cost is currently up in the air. The company says that it'll likely start in "the mid-twenties." However, it also says that the "price is subject to change" for the US market.

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